PRESS RELEASE BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER “It is easier to wage war than to attain peace” – The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Anġlu Farrugia

Earlier today, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Anġlu Farrugia, received a courtesy visit from members of the Poland-Malta Parliamentary Friendship Group.

During the meeting, which reaffirmed the longstanding and cordial relations between the two countries, the discussion focused on ways of further strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including economic collaboration, culture, tourism, and research.

Reference was also made to the importance of consistently working for peace. The Speaker emphasised that while it is easy to choose the path of war, attaining peace requires commitment, dialogue, patience, and political will. He stressed the important role that parliaments and political leaders must continue to play in promoting understanding and cooperation between peoples.

The meeting also highlighted the role of parliamentary diplomacy in bringing countries closer together and in sustaining meaningful dialogue between institutions.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepen engagement and explore further avenues of cooperation. The meeting reflected the shared determination of Malta and Poland to build on the positive, friendly relations between them.

The Polish side was represented by Mr Tomasz Głogowski, Mr Marek Matuszewski, and Mr Michał Połuboczek, assisted by Mr Krzysztof Ziółkowski.